{"id":170933,"date":"2024-04-03T19:22:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=170933"},"modified":"2024-04-03T19:22:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:22:16","slug":"haruki-murakamis-first-novel-in-six-years-the-city-and-its-uncertain-walls-set-for-release-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/literature\/haruki-murakamis-first-novel-in-six-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Haruki Murakami\u2019s First Novel in Six Years: \u201cThe City and Its Uncertain Walls\u201d Set for Release in November"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Haruki Murakami announces his first <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/literature\/greatest-novels-all-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">novel<\/a> in six years, <i>The City and Its Uncertain Walls<\/i>, set for release in November 2024.<\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>After six years, Haruki Murakami will release \u201cThe City and Its Uncertain Walls,\u201d a novel that blends dreams with reality.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The novel extends a 1980 short story into a full-length exploration of love, identity, and metaphysical boundaries.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Murakami's storytelling transcends borders, with his works influencing modern films, stage shows, and even music.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2>Haruki Murakami\u2019s Latest Masterpiece: The City and Its Uncertain Walls<\/h2>\n<p>After a long wait of six years, Haruki Murakami, one of modern literature&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/literature\/top-10-breakout-novelists-of-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most celebrated novelists<\/a>, is set to release his new novel, <i>The City and Its Uncertain Walls<\/i>, on <b>November 26, 2024<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement has <b>stirred excitement<\/b> among fans and literary circles worldwide, marking the end of a significant hiatus since his last publication, <i>Killing Commendatore<\/i>, in 2017.<\/p>\n<h3>Revisiting Familiar Grounds With New Depths<\/h3>\n<p><i>The City and Its Uncertain Walls<\/i> is not just another addition to Murakami&#8217;s illustrious body of work but a <b>revisitation to a setting that long-time readers should find familiar<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>This novel is an <b>extension of a short story first published in 1980<\/b>, transformed into a full-length narrative that explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the metaphysical connections between dreams and reality.<\/p>\n<p>The narrative <b>follows a 17-year-old male narrator and a 16-year-old girl whose fates intertwine in a mystical city<\/b>, setting the stage for a story that blends tangible and ethereal\u200b boundaries.<\/p>\n<h3>A Rich Tapestry of Characters and Themes<\/h3>\n<p>Murakami&#8217;s storytelling shines through in <i>The City and Its Uncertain Walls<\/i>, adding depth and richness to the overall narrative.<\/p>\n<p>From a <b>mysterious, wealthy senior <\/b>who manages a local library to<b> a young boy with special powers<\/b>, the novel promises a journey through a world that questions the very essence of belonging and identity.<\/p>\n<p>This story is a <b>quest for love and a profound exploration of self <\/b>and the spaces we inhabit, both physically and within our minds.<\/p>\n<h2>Murakami&#8217;s Cultural and Literary Influence<\/h2>\n<p>Murakami&#8217;s works have been celebrated for their unique <b>blend of magical realism, science fiction, and romance.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Adaptations into films, stage shows, and even music demonstrate his stories&#8217; wide-reaching influence in popular culture.<\/p>\n<p><i>Drive My Car<\/i>, based on a Murakami short story, won <b>Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival <\/b>and the <b>Best International Feature Award at the Academy Awards<\/b>, underscoring the cinematic appeal of his narratives.<\/p>\n<h2>A Reflection on Haruki Murakami\u2019s Legacy<\/h2>\n<p>Haruki Murakami&#8217;s return with <i>The City and Its Uncertain Walls<\/i> isn&#8217;t just big news for his fans\u2014it offers a reflection on how much his stories have influenced people worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>As everyone looks forward to reading it in English, this new book shows how much people still love Murakami&#8217;s writing, reminding us why he&#8217;s viewed as one of the world\u2019s top writers.<\/p>\n<p>Murakami&#8217;s latest release is set to be a big highlight in his career, giving his readers a fresh chance to get lost in the magical worlds he creates so well.<\/p>\n<p>With November 2024 getting closer, book enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the new adventures Murakami will take us on next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10026,"featured_media":170934,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3840],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-170933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-literature"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170933"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10026"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170933"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170933\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/170934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170933"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=170933"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170933"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}